Hannah Arammu
Hannah Arammu | |
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| ܚܢܐ ܐܪܡܘ | |
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| 17th President of Almeraei | |
| Assumed office October 15, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ishirah Azariav |
| Member of the National Congregation | |
| In office 2016–2022 | |
| Preceded by | Arash Samir |
| Succeeded by | Nadir Alon |
| Attorney General of Almeraei | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Zohar Rahmani |
| Preceded by | Elira Darius |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1973 Elsimir, Almeraei |
| Political party | Almeraei Labor Party (ALP) |
| Alma mater | Canonical University of Elarai (BA) University of Elsimir (JD) |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Former Priestess |
Hannah Arammu (Almeraei: ܚܢܐ ܐܪܡܘ) (born September 19, 1973) is the 17th and current President of Almeraei, having taken office on October 15, 2022. Arammu, a member of the Almeraei Labor Party (ALP) she has previously served as a member of the National Congregation (2016–2022) and as Attorney General (2013–2016). Born in the city of Elsimir, Arammu comes from a family that originally hailed from Waldrich and later settled in the Free States, where they were part of the Adorational community. She studied religion at the Canonical University of Elarai to become a priestess before attending the University of Elsimir to study law. After completing her law degree, Arammu worked for the district attorney in Elsimir.
Early life
Hannah Arammu was born on September 19, 1983, in the city of Elsimir, Almeraei. Her family had immigrated to Almeraei from the Free States in the early 1970s seeking to fulfill the Canonical Return. Originally hailing from the southern Adorational community in the Free States, Arammu’s family settled in Elsimir where they became active members of the local Adorationalist congregation. Her father worked as a teacher, while her mother was involved in community outreach and religious education.
Growing up in a devout household, Arammu was deeply influenced by the traditions and values of her family’s faith. She attended local religious schools, excelling academically, and became known for her strong sense of discipline and dedication to her studies. Her early interest in theology and canonic law led her to pursue higher education at the Canonical University of Elarai, where she studied to become a priestess. During her time there, she developed a passion for justice and governance, which inspired her to shift her focus toward law. Following her religious studies, she enrolled at the University of Elsimir, where she earned her law degree.
Early career
After earning her law degree from the University of Elsimir, Hannah Arammu began her legal career at the district attorney's office in Elsimir, quickly establishing herself as a formidable prosecutor. Specializing in high-profile cases involving violent crimes, Arammu's reputation was cemented through her handling of some of the most significant cases in the region.
One of her earliest major victories came in 2009 when she prosecuted Farid Rahmani, a notorious gang leader accused of orchestrating a series of homicides and racketeering activities across Elsimir.
In 2011, Arammu's national profile rose with her prosecution of Zohar Kaveh, the leader of the Shiraqic State responsible for the devastating bombing in Elsimir the year prior. The attack had left over 30 people dead, and the case became a symbol of the country's battle against domestic terrorism. She successfully argued that Kaveh’s cell had direct ties to foreign extremist organizations, utilizing complex anti-terrorism laws to bring the full weight of the state's prosecutorial power against him and his co-conspirators. The successful case launched Arammu into the national spotlight. Kaveh was sentenced to death, which drew the ire of the international community that questioned the fairness of the trial.
Another significant case came in 2012, when Arammu prosecuted Leila Darius, an infamous contract killer who had evaded law enforcement for years.
Political career
Attorney General
Hannah Arammu’s transition from the legal realm to politics was marked by her appointment as Attorney General of Almeraei in 2013 by Rahim Galit. As Attorney General she pushed for more stringent sentencing, especially for crimes committed against women and youth. Arammu advocated and led the effort in enforcing the death penalty for rape, which had previously been dropped due to a wrongful execution of a Nadauran citizen in 2003.
Arammu was instrumental in the passage of several key pieces of legislation, including enhanced anti-terrorism laws, reforms to the penal code that imposed stricter penalties for violent crimes, and the establishment of a national task force to combat organized crime. These initiatives garnered widespread support from the conservative factions within the government, and her hardline stance on criminal justice established a political alliance not seen between the conservative and socialist parties in roughly half a century.
Presidency
In 2016, Arammu was elected to the National Congregation as a conservative member of the Almeraei Labor Party (ALP), representing Elsimir, where her platform focused on national security, judicial reform, and expanding the rights of workers. Her legislative efforts included the expansion of law enforcement powers, particularly in counterterrorism, as well as initiatives aimed at preserving the religious heritage of the nation.
Arammu also became known for her vocal opposition to reforms that, in her view, threatened to destabilize Almeraei’s conservative social fabric, such as proposals for more lenient criminal justice policies and greater liberalization of the economy. She opposed the privatization of the Almeraei National Oil Corporation (ANOC) and the Almeraei State Power Authority Board (ASPAB), believing that natural resources and public utilities should remain in public hands. Arammu's alliance with the Liberal Conservatives on matters of criminal justice collapsed whenever the majority party voted against her amendment on a crime bill which would have allowed district attorney to prosecute priests and priestess.
She also frequently spoke on issues of immigration, advocating for stricter controls and vetting processes, particularly concerning individuals from regions associated with terrorism or political instability. Members of the Liberal Conservatives decried her anti-immigration stances believing it as a means of preventing the recent inflow of conservative Adorationists.